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Record of Proceedings

Benicia Planning Commission Meeting – April 9, 2026

City Council & Boards — Thursday, April 9, 2026
BodyBenicia, California
SessionCity Council & Boards
DateThursday, April 9, 2026
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Speaker 1

0:00

Yes, thank you.

0:04

Okay, access in the meeting.

0:05

How to participate in the meeting.

0:07

Attend in person at the council chambers located at 250 East L Street, Cable TV broadcast.

0:15

Check your cable provider for local government broadcast channel.

0:19

You can live stream online at www.ci.benesha.ca dot us slash agendas.

0:28

Zoom meeting, information located on the agenda and on screen.

0:35

On Zoom, use participant option to raise hand or star nine for attendees participating via phone during the public comment period for the item you wish to speak on.

0:45

Please note that your electronic device must have microphone capability.

0:50

Once unmuted, you will have up to three minutes to speak.

0:54

Any member of the public who requires accommodation should email the development services department at planning at CI dot benecia dot ca dot us, and we'll make every effort to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety.

1:13

We'll call this meeting to order at 602.

1:18

Staff, please call roll.

Speaker 2

1:20

Commissioner Donahue.

Speaker 3

1:22

Here.

Speaker 2

1:24

Commissioner Gilpin Hayes.

1:26

Here.

1:27

Commissioner Gorman.

Speaker 3

1:28

Here.

Speaker 2

1:29

Commissioner Jesson.

1:34

Commissioner Jesson.

Speaker 3

1:36

Here.

Speaker 2

1:37

Excellent.

1:38

Commissioner Lyle.

Speaker 1

1:40

Here.

Speaker 2

1:41

Commissioner Marshall.

Speaker 1

1:42

Here.

Speaker 2

1:43

Chair Slate.

Speaker 1

1:45

Here.

1:46

Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:11

The fundamental rights of each member of the public can be found in the municipal code posted on the city's website and on a plaque that is posted at the entrance to this meeting per section 4.04.030 of the City of Benisha's open government ordinance.

2:35

Adoption of the agenda.

2:36

Do we have a motion to adopt the agenda?

2:39

So moved.

2:41

Second.

2:43

I wasn't looking to see who Commissioner Lyle.

2:46

Commissioner Lyle motioned and Commissioner Marshall seconded.

2:51

Staff, please call roll.

Speaker 2

2:53

Commissioner Donahue.

Speaker 3

2:58

Yes.

Speaker 2

2:59

Thank you, sir.

3:00

Commissioner Gilpin Hayes.

3:02

Yes.

3:03

Commissioner Gorman.

Speaker 3

3:05

Yes.

Speaker 2

3:06

Commissioner Jesson.

3:08

Yes.

3:09

Commissioner Lyle.

Speaker 3

3:11

Yes.

Speaker 2

3:12

Commissioner Marshall.

Speaker 3

3:13

Yes.

Unassigned speaker

3:14

And

Speaker 2

3:14

Chair Slate.

Speaker 1

3:16

Yes.

Unassigned speaker

3:17

Thank you.

Speaker 1

3:20

This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the commission on any matter not on the agenda that is within the subject jurisdiction of the planning commission.

3:30

State law prohibits the commission from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on the agenda.

3:36

Each speaker has a maximum of three minutes for public comment.

3:40

If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker.

3:46

If applicable, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Affordable Housing█████████████████████████████████████████████51%
Procedural██████████████████████25%
Public Engagement██████████████16%
Environmental Protection████5%
Public Art███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Benicia Planning Commission Meeting – April 9, 2026

The Benicia Planning Commission met on April 9, 2026, at 6:02 PM in Council Chambers. The primary business was a recommendation on the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the Benicia Senior Affordable Housing project, finding it consistent with the General Plan. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the resolution.

Consent Calendar

  • The minutes from the February 12, 2026 meeting were approved by a 7-0 vote (motion by Commissioner Lyle, second by Commissioner Marshall).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke during the public comment period for non-agenda items or for the business item.

Discussion Items

  • 11.A Disposition and Development Agreement for Benicia Senior Affordable Housing – Consistency with the General Plan
    Staff presented the project: a scattered-site, 100% affordable senior housing development (ages 55+) with at least 90 multifamily rental units across two city-owned sites (the Scout Property and the Senior Center site). The DDA between the city and developer Eden Housing sets terms for land sale, development parameters, and public amenities (including replacement of the senior center and a public promenade). The project directly implements the city’s Housing Element and is exempt from CEQA as infill affordable housing. The Commission asked clarifying questions about library parking replacement (101 spaces) and affordability levels (low and very low). Tammy from Eden Housing highlighted two successful public engagement events and a future workshop at the farmers market on April 30, 2026. No public opposition was voiced.

Key Outcomes

  • Motion and Vote: Commissioner Lyle moved to adopt the resolution recommending approval of the DDA as consistent with the General Plan. Commissioner Jesson seconded. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
  • Next Steps: The DDA will be presented to the Benicia City Council for consideration in May 2026.
  • Staff Communication: A volunteer appreciation reception will be held on April 21, 2026, before the City Council meeting.

Meeting Transcript

Yes, thank you. Okay, access in the meeting. How to participate in the meeting. Attend in person at the council chambers located at 250 East L Street, Cable TV broadcast. Check your cable provider for local government broadcast channel. You can live stream online at www.ci.benesha.ca dot us slash agendas. Zoom meeting, information located on the agenda and on screen. On Zoom, use participant option to raise hand or star nine for attendees participating via phone during the public comment period for the item you wish to speak on. Please note that your electronic device must have microphone capability. Once unmuted, you will have up to three minutes to speak. Any member of the public who requires accommodation should email the development services department at planning at CI dot benecia dot ca dot us, and we'll make every effort to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety. We'll call this meeting to order at 602. Staff, please call roll. Commissioner Donahue. Here. Commissioner Gilpin Hayes. Here. Commissioner Gorman. Here. Commissioner Jesson. Commissioner Jesson. Here. Excellent. Commissioner Lyle. Here. Commissioner Marshall. Here. Chair Slate. Here. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. The fundamental rights of each member of the public can be found in the municipal code posted on the city's website and on a plaque that is posted at the entrance to this meeting per section 4.04.030 of the City of Benisha's open government ordinance. Adoption of the agenda. Do we have a motion to adopt the agenda? So moved. Second. I wasn't looking to see who Commissioner Lyle. Commissioner Lyle motioned and Commissioner Marshall seconded. Staff, please call roll. Commissioner Donahue. Yes. Thank you, sir. Commissioner Gilpin Hayes. Yes. Commissioner Gorman. Yes. Commissioner Jesson. Yes. Commissioner Lyle. Yes. Commissioner Marshall.

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